Past TEDx event

TEDxSVSU

Shaping Tomorrow: From Inspiration to Impact

Took placeSeptember 15, 2026
LocationPalwal, Haryana, India
FormatUniversity
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Speakers

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  • Binita Shrivastava

    Founder, Visionara Global

    Binita Shrivastava is India's leading women's transformation leader, TEDx speaker, Amazon bestselling author, and founder of Visionara Global. She has empowered over 100,000 women through leadership, entrepreneurship, and transformational pageantry, building one of India's fastest-growing women's empowerment ecosystems. A celebrated voice in women's leadership, she has delivered a widely recognized TEDx Talk and authored bestselling titles that inspire women across generations. Through Visionara Global, she continues to champion women's growth in business, identity, and personal transformation across India and beyond.

  • Coach Sandeep

    Growth & Mindset Coach | Social Media Strategist

    Coach Sandeep is a Growth & Mindset Coach, Social Media Strategist who helps people think bigger, develop practical skills, and turn their ideas and knowledge into opportunities for growth and income. He teaches people how to build their presence on social media, grow an audience, monetize their skills, and create new income opportunities. Having trained over 1 lakh people, his mission is to inspire individuals to dream bigger, learn high-value skills, take action, and use today’s digital opportunities to build a better future for themselves and their families.

  • Dr. Deepak M. Vikhe

    Prosthodontist, Innovator, Researcher, Associate Professor

    Dr. Deepak M. Vikhe, PhD, is a Prosthodontist, Implantologist, researcher, innovator, and educator with 15+ years of experience. He serves as Associate Professor at Rural Dental College, PIMS, Loni, and earned his PhD in collaboration with the University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. He has guided postgraduate and PhD scholars, published in reputed journals, and holds multiple patents in dental innovation. Driven by accessible innovation, Dr. Vikhe developed the DV-PIMS technique, a low-cost approach using injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) around dental implants, designed to be simple and practical for Indian clinicians and patients. An author of two books and recipient of government, IDA, and IPS honors, his journey from a rural farming background to an award-winning innovator reflects resilience and purpose. His work shows that meaningful innovation begins with empathy, necessity, and solving real human problems.

  • Dr. Raj Nehru

    OSD to CM of Haryana | Director General, SJHIFM

    Dr. Raj Nehru is a distinguished policy leader, educationist, and institution builder currently serving as OSD to the Chief Minister of Haryana and Director General of the Swarn Jayanti Haryana Institute of Fiscal Management (SJHIFM). He is the founder of Shri Vishwakarma Skill University (SVSU), India's first government skill university, which has set new benchmarks in skill-based higher education. A key architect of India's skill education ecosystem, he played a pivotal role in shaping the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. With decades of experience spanning academia, public policy, and governance, Dr. Nehru brings a rare combination of strategic vision and ground-level execution. At SJHIFM, he is leading Haryana's transition towards data-driven fiscal planning and evidence-based governance. His work continues to shape how India prepares its youth for the future of work.

  • Kavitha S

    Software Enterprise Architect

    Kavitha S, a distinguished Software Enterprise Architect and model by passion from Bengaluru, Karnataka, represents a powerful blend of intellect, resilience, and elegance. Crowned Mrs. India 2025, she embodies modern leadership where ambition and authenticity go hand in hand. In her professional career, she drives organizational transformation through strategic change, leadership alignment, and culture building. Beyond the corporate world, she advocates for emotional wellness, self-growth, and women’s empowerment, encouraging women to embrace their ambitions without hesitation. Her journey reflects the belief that true success lies in balancing purpose, perseverance, and passion while inspiring others to rise with confidence and authenticity.

  • Khushali Mehta

    Digital Wellness Advocate

    Khushali Mehta is an Early Childhood Development and Parenting Specialist with a specialization in Human Development and Family Studies. A certified Child Counselor and NLP Practitioner, she works closely with parents and young children during the foundational years of development. Her work is rooted in one powerful belief: the early years are not just a phase of childhood—they are the foundation on which a child’s brain, behaviour, emotional regulation, relationships and sense of self are built. Through her work with families, Khushali helps parents move beyond guilt and quick fixes to understand what children truly need to thrive. As technology becomes an increasingly powerful part of childhood, her work has evolved to explore screen time, digital stimulation and the emerging impact of AI on young children. She advocates for a balanced approach that does not demonize technology, but protects the real-world experiences that build the developing brain.

  • Madhvi Hans

    Founder & Chairperson, Special Achievers Charitable Trust

    Madhvi Hans is the founder and chairperson of Special Achievers Charitable Trust, an organization empowering 4000+ specially abled persons across 10 states in India. A wheelchair user for 24 years following a road accident, she transformed her personal journey into a lifelong mission of inclusion and independence. As a para-athlete, she has won gold medals at the Haryana State Shooting Championship (2017 & 2018) in the 10-meter air pistol para category and represented India at the 8th Fazza IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai, 2016. Through Special Achievers, she has organized 21 grand programs, distributed 1000+ wheelchairs and assistive equipment, and created employment opportunities for specially abled persons in partnership with Amazon India.

  • Manan Aggarwal

    Certified Speedcuber & Student

    Manan Aggarwal is a 9-year-old certified speedcuber from Delhi whose curiosity extends far beyond solving a cube. An avid reader, confident speaker, and enthusiastic learner, he loves questioning, experimenting, and discovering new ways to approach problems. His achievements reflect this spirit: Manan has won multiple medals in State and District-level Olympiads, secured podium positions in State-level cubing competitions, and won a State-level Abacus Championship in mental mathematics. For Manan, however, a scrambled cube represents more than a problem—it represents possibility. His TEDx idea, “DON’T UNSCRAMBLE ME,” challenges our instinct to immediately fix what appears messy or imperfect. Through cubing, he explores how confusion, experimentation, and unexpected paths can spark discovery and creativity. At just nine, Manan brings a powerful perspective: shaping tomorrow sometimes begins not by rushing to find the answer, but by having the courage to explore the scramble.

  • MANISH ANAND

    IT Expert

    Manish Anand is a technologist and community builder who believes that innovation becomes meaningful only when it improves lives. From advancing AI‑driven solutions in the healthcare manufacturing and supply chain at Medline to shaping global engineering dialogue through IEEE leadership roles, he has built a career at the intersection of curiosity, service, and impact. As a founder, organizer, and mentor, he champions ideas that empower people and strengthen communities - values that continue to guide his work and inspire his TEDx talk.

  • Neera Paritosh

    Life Coach, Parenting Expert & Author

    Neera Paritosh is a Life Coach, Author and educator with 34 years of experience teaching Business Studies and Accountancy. She holds M.Com and M.Ed qualifications and has expanded her work into life coaching, parenting, spiritualism, numerology and healing. She is the author of Ripple of Words and Parenting the Parent, and is the creator of Transformative Neera, through which she shares perspectives on personal growth, relationships, parenting and mindset. She has created 250+ social media recordings, hosted podcasts with diverse guests, and developed programs focused on personal and parenting transformation. Her work has received recognition through multiple awards, publications and platforms, including recognition for Life Coaching & Parenting, Women Excellence, Nari Shakti and Global recognition.

  • Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar

    Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, SVSU

    Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar is the Hon'ble Vice Chancellor of Shri Vishwakarma Skill University (SVSU), Palwal, Haryana—India's first Government Skill University, ranked 3rd nationally in India Rankings 2025. Under his leadership, SVSU has emerged as a pioneering institution aligned with national flagship programs, including Skill India, Digital India, Make in India, and the NEP 2020 framework. Prof. Kumar's vision bridges skill-based education with the demands of Industry 4.0, offering cutting-edge programs in robotics & automation, artificial intelligence, IoT, semiconductor technology, and electric vehicles. He champions a flexible, multidisciplinary education model with strong industry linkages, multiple entry-exit options, and hands-on experiential learning that equips students for real-world careers and entrepreneurship. His mission is to transform India's youth into globally competitive, socially responsible innovators—the architects of a self-reliant India.

  • Ritu Insan

    Founder, Talented Ritu Insan

    Ritu Insan is the Founder of Talented Ritu Insan — a fashion educator, designer, and entrepreneur making practical fashion and sewing education accessible across India. With 20+ years of experience, she has built a network of 50+ branches, trained 4 lakh+ learners, and grown a 10M+ social media following. Her work bridges fashion education with entrepreneurship, turning skills in designing, stitching, and garment making into careers and businesses. She is a recipient of the Global Excellence Award 2025 for Best Fashion Designing Institute in India and two India Book of Records achievements in 2025. Driven by her mission of Mahila Sashaktikaran, she believes every woman deserves the opportunity to learn, earn, and stand independently with confidence and dignity.

  • Rohit Jain

    Founder & CEO, Importerr.com

    Rohit Jain is the founder and CEO of Importerr.com. He began his career as a certified gemologist in his family's diamond and gold jewelry business before moving into e-commerce in 2010. In 2012, while trying to source products directly from Chinese manufacturers, he encountered the barriers every small Indian entrepreneur faces—high MOQs, complex compliance, messy logistics, and payment friction. That experience became the foundation of Importerr.com, a platform that lets any entrepreneur in India source directly from manufacturers with an MOQ of 1, end-to-end logistics, and INR payments—no middlemen, no compliance headaches. Importerr.com makes global sourcing simple enough to start small and scale smart.

  • Sanjay Poply

    Founder & CEO, Victory Electric Vehicles International Ltd.

    Sanjay Poply is the Founder, CEO, and Managing Director of Victory Electric Vehicles International Limited, a New Delhi-based EV manufacturer founded in 2018. Under his leadership, the company has become one of India's few L5 e-rickshaw manufacturers to secure the government's ICAT license, with a diversified portfolio spanning e-rickshaws, e-loaders, electric scooters, and customised three-wheelers for food delivery, ice cream vending, and more. A graduate of the University of Rajasthan, Sanjay entered the electric vehicle space well before it became mainstream, driven by a clear vision for sustainable mobility in India. Victory EV has since built a strong nationwide distribution network and completed its IPO on the NSE Emerge platform in January 2026. His entrepreneurial journey is a compelling example of identifying opportunity ahead of the curve, building manufacturing capability from the ground up, and scaling a mission-driven business in one of India's fastest-evolving sectors.

  • Satender Kumar Sorout

    Principal, SVSU Sr. Sec. School | State Teacher Awardee 2024

    Satender Kumar Sorout is a veteran educator and principal of SVSU Sr. Sec. School, Dudhola, Palwal, Haryana, with over 34 years of experience in mathematics teaching and school leadership. A recipient of the State Teacher Award 2024, conferred by the Hon. Governor and Chief Minister of Haryana on 5 September 2026, he is recognized for his exceptional contribution to school education. As Founder Principal of Govt. Model Sanskriti Sr. Sec. School, Faridabad, he achieved 100% board pass rates across multiple years and facilitated student admissions into IITs, NITs, and AIIMS. He has pioneered ICT integration in classrooms, led online learning during COVID-19, and championed skill-based education at SVSU, where over 50% of students secure merit in CBSE board exams.

  • Shivangi Sharma

    Winq Cosmetics Founder

    Shivangi Sharma is the Founder of Winq Cosmetics, an Indian beauty brand built on a simple belief: quality beauty should not be limited by geography or price. Before launching Winq, she hosted her own podcast, Tea with Shi, and worked with her family's clothing brand, Ramaa ji k, gaining early experience in brand-building and entrepreneurship. The idea for Winq came when she was three months pregnant — a turning point that pushed her to build something truly her own. Noticing the gap between aspirational beauty products and what consumers in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities could actually afford, she launched Winq at 26 to bridge that divide. Today, at 28, she leads Winq Cosmetics with approximately ₹2.8 crore in revenue, offering inclusive, quality cosmetics designed for diverse Indian skin tones across the country.

  • Sourav Mahajan

    Co- Founder, Team United

    Sourav Mahajan having 19+ Years of Sales & Marketing Experience . Journey Start From scratch to Now a Successful youngest Entrepreneur in India . Sourav Mahajan is Fastest Growing & Entrepreneur youngest Entrepreneur in India. He Empowers Youth & Women for Uplifting in the Life through our Seminars & Spread Knowledge of Fintech Industry like Blockchain & Uplift the peoples in his life through Reels & Videos on Youtube & all Social Media Platform.

  • Suryasnata Tripathy

    Assistant Professor, IIT Ropar | Author & Filmmaker

    Suryasnata Tripathy is an assistant professor in biomedical engineering at IIT Ropar, specializing in biosensors, lab-on-a-chip devices, and nanofabrication. He holds a PhD from IIT Hyderabad and has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Twente and Imperial College London. He has published 25+ research articles and holds an Indian patent. Beyond science, Suryasnata is an acclaimed Odia literary figure—author of eight poetry anthologies, a short story collection, and a translation of Dharamvir Bharati's Kanupriya. He is the recipient of the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar (2017). As a playwright, he has written celebrated plays, including Botal Arz Hai and Newton for Hyderabad theatre groups. He recently produced the Odia feature film Indradhanu and two short films, MAATIMUHAN and KHIDKIYAAN.

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